Al Jarnow Movies

  • 1979
    Skeletons

    Skeletons

    Skeletons

    01979HD

    A short film made of cel drawings, showing us how various mammals, plants and objects all share similar skeletal structures. Produced for Sesame...

    Skeletons
  • 1973
    Tondo

    Tondo

    Tondo

    51973HD

    Tondo introduces the cosmic formalism that was the primary theme of Al Jarnow's independent films. An infinite gridscape alternates with vibrating...

    Tondo
  • 1992
    Letters O, P, and R

    Letters O, P, and R

    Letters O, P, and R

    01992HD

    Words that start with the letter O, P, and R. A typographic animation.

    Letters O, P, and R
  • 1990
    Litter Rap

    Litter Rap

    Litter Rap

    01990HD

    A rap teaching kids how to use a waste basket.

    Litter Rap
  • 1980
    Bench

    Bench

    Bench

    01980HD

    A story about cooperation.

    Bench
  • 1980
    River

    River

    River

    01980HD

    Three rocks attempt to cross a river.

    River
  • 1980
    Pegboard

    Pegboard

    Pegboard

    01980HD

    Shapes come to life on a pegboard.

    Pegboard
  • 1979
    Cosmic Letter

    Cosmic Letter

    Cosmic Letter

    01979HD

    A companion piece to Cosmic Letter, also produced for 3-2-1 Contact. Jarnow begins at his address in Brooklyn and zooms outward to the farthest...

    Cosmic Letter
  • 1968
    Scratching and Painting on Film

    Scratching and Painting on Film

    Scratching and Painting on Film

    01968HD

    A stream of consciousness experiment committed directly to celluloid, Jarnow pays homage to Stan Brakhage and Harry Smith. Abstract designs transform...

    Scratching and Painting on Film
  • 1983
    Earth Works

    Earth Works

    Earth Works

    01983HD

    Beach sand transforms into a lush tree-scattered landscape.

    Earth Works
  • 1980
    Train

    Train

    Train

    6.11980HD

    A train struggles to stay on track.

    Train